Abengoa Recognized as Water Company of the Year at the Global Water AwardsWASHINGTON - April 28, 2015 (Investorideas.com Water Stocks Newswire) Abengoa (MCE:ABG.B/P SM) (Nasdaq:ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been named Water Company of the Year at the Global Water Awards ceremony held in Athens, Greece.

Historic Conference on Great Lakes, Middle East Opens this Week in ChicagoChicago - April 21, 2015 (Investorideas.com Water Stocks Newswire) Opening a new era for cooperation on the world’s most critical water issues, mayors from across Great Lakes and the Middle East will sign a pioneering agreement this month that links their cities through game-changing "Sister Waters" partnerships.

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3M Co. ( NYSE:MMM ) 3M Water Filtration Products lower up-front & operating costs and help protect against the effects of scale & sediment for longer equipment life. Recipe Quality Water™ for the foodservice industry. A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets.

A.O. Smith Corporation ( NYSE:AOS ) is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment, offering a comprehensive product line featuring the best-known brands in North America and China.

Aalberts Industries N.V. ( Amsterdam:AALB.AS ) is an international industrial group with two core activities, Industrial Services and Flow Control. Aalberts Industries offers a wide range of products for the distribution and control of liquids and gases for residential new-build, renovation and maintenance and commercial buildings including sprinkler systems and solar powered systems for the circulation and heating of water. Aalberts Industries also supplies floor heating and building management systems for controlling the flow and temperature of water. The product portfolio for sanitary and associated piping systems includes (luxury) taps. Utility companies are an important customer group for Aalberts Industries. The wide range of products and systems supplied to water and gas companies covers every link in the chain from the primary network to the meters installed in buildings and includes systems that enable meters to be read remotely. Repairs, for example of leaks, are also carried out with the help of own products.

AbTech Holdings, Inc ( OTC:ABHD ) is an environmental technologies firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions to communities, industry and governments addressing issues of water pollutants and contamination. Its products are based on polymer technologies capable of removing hydrocarbons, sediment and other foreign elements from still (ponds, lakes and marinas) or flowing water (curbside drains, pipe outflows, rivers and oceans). Smart Sponge Plus contains an antimicrobial agent that is effective in reducing coliform bacteria found in stormwater, industrial wastewater and municipal wastewater. AbTech's Smart Sponge technology is installed in more than 15,000 locations across America and in 8 countries worldwide.

ACEA SpA ( Milan:ACE.MI ) is an industrial Group which focuses on the consolidation and creation of value from its two main activities, energy and water. Stock market listed since 1999, it deals with the management of energy, environmental and water services: the production, sale and distribution of energy, the development of renewable sources, the disposal and creation of energy from waste, the public and artistic lighting, and an integrated water service (aqueducts, sewerage and purification). Acea has always taken seriously its corporate social responsibility, and pays particular attention to all stakeholders, profitability, service quality and sustainable development .

Acegas-APS S.p.A ( Milan:AEG.MI ) is active in the management and distribution of water, electricity and gas, in the collection and treatment of waste as well as in the main municipal services.

AECOM Technology Corporation ( NYSE:ACM ) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 130 countries

Agilent Technologies Inc . ( NYSE:A ) is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The company serves customers in more than 100 countries. WATER ANALYSIS: The Agilent 7500x ICP-MS with Octopole Reaction System (ORS3) technology combines the required sensitivity with high throughput for the identification and quantification of metallic and organometallic species in addition to total metals.

AIR WATER INC .( Tokyo:4088.T ) serves as an essential factor in the processes which form the basis of healthcare, welfare, and daily life, as well as of industry. We provide extra peace of mind by responding to the innovations constantly ongoing in industry and society with advanced solutions which maximize their effectiveness. The Chemical Business a core business area of AWI, in which we have been creating a number of unique businesses under the business concept of “developing proprietary technologies to make a global contribution." The main pillars are the Coal Chemical Business that supplies basic chemical products and fine chemical products, and the Magnesia Business and the Salt Manufacturing Businesses that effectively utilize seawater resources. Other business includes the home delivery of our proprietary mineral water.

Alfa Laval ( Stockholm:ALFA.ST ) products and solutions are used in areas of vital importance for humanity such as food and water supply, energy production and economizing and environmental protection. Separation Technologies: Dewatering of sludge in wastewater treatment plants. Fluid Handling: Alfa Laval's fluid handling equipment such as pumps, valves, tank equipment and installation material move fluids cleanly, efficiently and gently. Wastewater: Laval's efficient solutions for reducing the volume of wastewater help to decrease disposal costs significantly.

Water Stock Indices

ISE-B&S Water Index (^HHO) The ISE-B&S Water Index includes companies engaged in water distribution, water filtration, flow technology, and other water solutions.

Janney Global Water Index (Ticker: ^JGI) made up of 60 global water industry stocks, and its two related 30 stock sub-indexes, Janney Water Works (Ticker: ^JWW), covering global water utilities, and Janney Water Tech (Ticker: ^JWT), covering water technology and infrastructure stocks, offers a unique insight into the global water industry.